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OU03 DSZ

2003 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,976 mi
Last recorded113,976 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 DSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 113,976 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 112,398 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 110,980 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 107,303 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front inner brake pads worn thin

Fail 22 Jul 2017 107,303 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front inner brake pads worn thin

Pass 31 May 2016 100,913 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 90,294 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 77,068 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 60,475 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 60,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,896 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,582 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,150 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,506 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,297 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer egdes tread still visable

Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,361 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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OU03 DSZ is a 2003 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 92,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU03 DSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU03 DSZ registered?

OU03 DSZ is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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